⭐ Trusted for 29 Years

Your Clear Path to Homeownership

Track your journey through our proven 10-step process. From your first Dreams & Goals call to the moment you get your keys, you'll know exactly where you are and what comes next.

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Loan Approval Before You Shop
We Do. Most Lenders Don't
Closing Speed
As Fast as 10 Days
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Our Difference
Full Underwriter Review
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Free Financial Fitness App
Your KeySteps Roadmap

Loan Approval Before You Shop

Most Lenders Do Not Offer Loan Approval Until You Actually Go Under Contract. Here's why it matters for you.

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Power of a Cash Buyer

Your financing is fully vetted before you make an offer, giving you the confidence and strength of a cash buyer in negotiations.

Close in 10 Days

With all underwriting complete, we only need appraisal and title. You can close in as little as 10 days—a huge advantage for sellers.

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Win More Offers

In multiple-offer situations, your Full Loan Approval gives you a decisive edge. Sellers choose certainty over uncertainty.

Your Free Personal Financial Fitness App

Most lenders quote you a rate and send you home. I give you a free tool that builds your financial foundation — whether you're ready to buy today or building toward it. This is how we help you not just meet your homeownership goals, but exceed them.

1% of LOs offer this
Free to you as my client
24/7 access on any device
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Your Homeownership Journey Starts Here

Get your personalized financial roadmap — credit, savings, mortgage readiness, and home search — all in one place. Linked directly to me as your guide.

🗝️ Get Your Free KeySteps App

Creates in under 3 minutes. No credit card. Craig Johnson linked as your advisor.

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Credit Monitoring

Track your credit score in real time and get personalized tips to improve it — so nothing surprises you when it matters most.

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Savings Goals

Set specific targets for your down payment and closing costs, and watch your progress build toward the finish line.

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Mortgage Readiness Score

Know exactly where you stand before we ever pull a credit report. Your personalized homeownership blueprint, built for you.

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Debt Reduction Tracking

See exactly which debts to pay down first to qualify faster and improve your buying power with every payment.

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Home Search + Affordability

Search real properties with personalized affordability filters — no more guessing what you can actually afford.

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Financial Education

Videos, resources, and step-by-step guidance that turn a confusing process into confident, informed decisions.

"This isn't about the rate. This is about your future."

🗝️ Get Your Free KeySteps App Now

The 10-Step Journey to Your Dream Home

A clear, transparent process from your first call to closing day. No confusion, no surprises—just a proven path forward.

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Step 1
Dreams & Goals
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Step 2
Gather Documents
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Step 3
First Look Call
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Step 4
Choose Path
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Step 5
Full Approval
Milestone
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Step 6
House Hunting
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Step 7
Make Offer
Step 8
Offer Accepted
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Step 9
Final Stretch
Step 10
Welcome Home
🎉 Goal
Craig Johnson - Ask The Loan Dude
#AskTheLoanDude
Craig Johnson | Branch Manager

Guiding Families Home for 29 Years

For 29 years, I've guided thousands of families to homeownership. My commitment is simple: transparency, education, and a Ritz-Carlton experience at every step.

I'm here to guide you, not sell you. Your dream home is within reach—let's make it a reality together.

Teach First
Simplify the Path
Tell the Truth
Build the Plan
Serve with Heart
Create Generational Wealth
📞 (469) 400-8525

Craig Johnson | MLO NMLS #254995 | (469) 400-8525 | cjohnson@canopymortgage.com | Canopy Mortgage, LLC NMLS #1359687 | 360 Technology Court, Suite 200, Lindon, UT 84042 | 877-426-5500 | NMLS Consumer Access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org | TX Residential Mortgage Loan Originator | Equal Housing Lender | All loans subject to credit & property approval. Canopy Mortgage is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or acting on behalf of the listing broker or builder. Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705 | www.sml.texas.gov | Toll-free: 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out-of-pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim.

🗺️ Your Personalized Journey

Track Your Path to
Your Dream Home

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Your 10-Step Homebuying Game Plan™

Craig Johnson | MLO NMLS #254995 | (469) 400-8525 | [email protected] | Canopy Mortgage, LLC NMLS #1359687 | 360 Technology Court, Suite 200, Lindon, UT 84042 | 877-426-5500 | NMLS Consumer Access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org | TX Residential Mortgage Loan Originator | Equal Housing Lender | All loans subject to credit & property approval. Canopy Mortgage is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or acting on behalf of the listing broker or builder. Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705 | www.sml.texas.gov | Toll-free: 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out-of-pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim.

🏆 Step 5: The Game Changer

Full Loan Approval

The competitive advantage only 10% of lenders offer. Here's what sets our clients apart from the moment they make an offer.

The Power of a Full Loan Approval

This is where we separate from 90% of lenders. Your application goes to a real underwriter who reviews and approves all your income, credit, and assets before you ever make an offer. This gives you the power of a cash buyer.

Full Approval vs. Pre-Approval:
What's the Difference?

Standard
Pre-Approval
What 90% of lenders offer
  • Based on self-reported information
  • No underwriter review before offer
  • Financing contingency required
  • 30–45 day closing timeline
  • Risk of financing falling through
  • Weaker position in multiple offers
✦ Our Advantage
Full Loan Approval
What we offer at Canopy Mortgage
  • Complete underwriter review upfront
  • All income, credit, and assets verified
  • No financing contingency needed
  • Close in as little as 10 days
  • Rock-solid certainty for sellers
  • Competitive edge in any market

With Full Loan Approval

Full Loan Approval isn't just good for buyers — it creates a better experience for everyone involved in the transaction.

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For Buyers

  • Confidence of a cash buyer
  • Ability to waive financing contingencies
  • Power to close in as little as 10 days
  • Competitive edge in multiple-offer situations
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For Sellers

  • Certainty the deal will close on time
  • No financing-related delays or fall-throughs
  • Peace of mind with a fully vetted buyer
  • Faster closing timeline
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For Realtors

  • Competitive advantage for your clients
  • Higher win rate in multiple-offer scenarios
  • Stronger lender-realtor partnership
  • Smooth, on-time closings
Real-World Scenario

How Full Loan Approval Wins
in Multiple-Offer Situations

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The Situation

A seller receives three offers on their home, all at similar price points. They need to choose which offer to accept.

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The Offers

📄 Offer A:  Standard pre-approval, 30-day close, financing contingency
📄 Offer B:  Standard pre-approval, 21-day close, financing contingency
🏆 Offer C (You):  Full Loan Approval, 10-day close, NO financing contingency

The Outcome

The seller chooses Offer C because it provides certainty, speed, and eliminates the risk of financing falling through. Your Full Loan Approval made the difference.

How We Get You Fully Approved

Four straightforward steps to becoming a Power Buyer.

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Complete Application

Submit your full loan application with all required documentation — income, assets, and credit.

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Underwriter Review

A real underwriter — not just a loan officer — reviews every detail of your financial profile.

Full Approval Issued

You receive a Full Loan Approval letter stating all income, credit, and assets are verified and approved.

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Ready to Win

Make offers with confidence, knowing your financing is rock-solid and you can close in 10 days.

Ready to Experience the
Full Approval Advantage?

Start your journey today and position yourself as a Power Buyer in the market.

Craig Johnson | MLO NMLS #254995 | (469) 400-8525 | [email protected] | Canopy Mortgage, LLC NMLS #1359687 | 360 Technology Court, Suite 200, Lindon, UT 84042 | 877-426-5500 | NMLS Consumer Access: www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org | TX Residential Mortgage Loan Originator | Equal Housing Lender | All loans subject to credit & property approval. Canopy Mortgage is not sponsored by, affiliated with, or acting on behalf of the listing broker or builder. Consumers wishing to file a complaint against a residential mortgage loan originator should complete and send a complaint form to the Texas Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending, 2601 North Lamar, Suite 201, Austin, TX 78705 | www.sml.texas.gov | Toll-free: 1-877-276-5550. The department maintains a recovery fund to make payments of certain actual out-of-pocket damages sustained by borrowers caused by acts of licensed residential mortgage loan originators. A written application for reimbursement from the recovery fund must be filed with and investigated by the department prior to the payment of a claim.